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Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston (shoulder) is considered day-to-day because of a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, according to head coach Dirk Koetter. Koetter said Winston is not expected do any throwing during practice this week.

Fantasy Tip: Owners will need to monitor the situation this week to see if Winston will be able to play in Week 7. He has thrown for at least 300 yards in three of the last four games and would be a low-end No. 1 fantasy quarterback if he is active but would also come with some risk.

Fantasy Tip: Winston is likely to be able to play through it, but it'll be a pain-tolerance issue that is in his throwing shoulder. He was able to return to the game and throw, which was a good sign. He'll remain a mid-to-low QB1 against the Buffalo Bills next week.

Fantasy Tip: It was the first time this year that Evans has been held below five catches, but it was also his most receiving yards to date thanks to multiple big plays. He remains a must-start WR1 regardless of the matchup.

Fantasy Tip: Winston said he expects to return against the Buffalo Bills in Week 7, but if Fitzpatrick is forced to make a start, he showed he can at least play well enough to keep Tampa Bay's other fantasy options relevant.

Fantasy Tip: Winston was originally considered doubtful to return, but he was throwing on the sidelines trying to come back in. He could not throw like he wanted, so he didn't return and Ryan Fitzpatrick finished up. It's a tough matchup for Winston heading into Buffalo, so it might be a good idea to go another way.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin admitted to wearing down after logging 26 snaps in his season debut in Week 5 but feels as though he is ready to go wire-to-wire in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals if necessary.
"I feel like I can handle anything coach asks me to do. I'm prepared to do everything," Martin said.

Fantasy Tip: Head coach Dirk Koetter seemed hesitant at the thought of adding too much to Martin's workload when asked about it Thursday, suggesting "he has no problem with any of his other backs" and giving Martin more work is something that will "present itself." Martin looked great in limited action in Week 5 and has certainly earned the right to be an every-week RB2 in fantasy, even in a difficult matchup against Arizona.